Policy Brief 1/2019: Europe's Choice

Representation gaps cause populism: those who feel that they are poorly represented are more populist in their thinking and at the polls. The same also applies to the 2019 European elections. However, the populist citizens only agree on two things: they are sceptical towards...

Factsheet for Policy Brief 6/2018: The G20: 9 facts and figures

The vast majority of people expect countries to work together to solve global problems. But they only reluctantly support the G20 and its role in this effort. People don’t know enough about it, and many haven’t formed an opinion of its work.

Policy Brief 6/2018: The G20 is turning 20. Time to take stock of multilateralism

The vast majority of people expect countries to work together to solve global problems. But they only reluctantly support the G20 and its role in this effort. People don’t know enough about it, and many haven’t formed an opinion of its work.

EINWURF 5 / 2018 - The Reform of the European Citizens' Initiative: Not for the Youth?

Brussels wants to improve the European citizens’ initiative. The Parliament, Commission and Council agree on many – but not all – points. Not lowering the age required to participate from 18 to 16 is would be a missed chance for the EU.

EINWURF 2 / 2018 - More Initiative for Europe’s Citizens

The European citizens’ initiative is being reformed – and that’s a good thing. To date, the media have hardly reported on this young participation instrument. But if the citizens’ initiative is to have any impact in Brussels, it needs more public awareness.

EINWURF 1 / 2018 EN - Promises Made, Promises Kept

EINWURF 3/2016 EN - Ballots Mailed, Turnout Boosted

Low and socially divided turnout harms Germany´s Democracy. To vote by mail - the only flexible way to cast one´s Ballot - citizens still have to apply before each election. If this hurdle were removed, voter turnout could go back up.